Any time you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you put yourself at risk. However, you do not have to be afraid of driving. While accidents do happen, and you could get injured, it is important to understand what types of accidents are the most common so that you can...
Personal Injury
How can you manage back pain after an accident?
If you suffered a severe back injury during an accident, you are highly likely to suffer from spondylolisthesis or cervical radiculopathy. According to WebMD, doctors diagnose the extent of your pain through the use of x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans. Next, the...
Study shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Many car buyers across New York and the rest of the United States have changed their preferences in recent years, and large, heavy SUVs have become far more popular than smaller sedans. However, SUVs pose much more of a threat to pedestrians than traditional sedans....
How can back pain affect your life?
After getting into a crash, you are more likely to suffer from certain types of damage than others. Injuries to the head, neck and back serve as the most common points of physical distress. In particular, back pain can have a bigger impact than you anticipate. In...
Can a car crash change your life forever?
Unfortunately, a car crash can indeed change your life forever, and not for the better. As reported in The Lawyer Monthly, should you sustain a catastrophic injury in your car crash, you could become disabled for life. Catastrophic injury examples Motor vehicle...
Car crashes, TBI and dealing with long-term health issues
Falls and car crashes are responsible for the majority of brain injuries that occur annually in the U.S. Even a minor head injury such as a concussion can result in long-term issues, but severe brain damage can lead to the need for lifelong rehabilitation....
Why are broken bones more serious with age?
Many people think that broken bones become more serious once a person is in his or her 60s and above. However, that is not true. Broken bones for children and people in their 20s usually heal quickly with few complications. Once you reach 30, though, your chances for...
How does memory damage affect your life?
After getting into a crash, you have a long road to recovery ahead of you. Many aspects of recovering from brain injury do not get enough attention, so they may come as an unpleasant surprise. For example, did you know that brain damage can affect your memory? Memory...
Drunk driving deaths jump in New York
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving fatalities across New York State jumped notably from 2017 to 2018. This unnecessary and tragic reality logically makes people wonder what more can or should be done to crack down on and...
Types of driving distractions in your car and on the road
You might know the route to work or your child’s school like the back of your hand. But you still shouldn’t take short or familiar drives shouldn’t without dedicating all your attention to driving. If you find that you are comfortable cruising while balancing an array...